How far is Lewisport, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?

The driving distance from Lewisport, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.89 mi
02h 40m
Flight
133.28 mi
214.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.28 mi
Kilometers
214.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.89 mi
Kilometers
262.14 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Lewisport
Sat, Apr 18, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisport
2026-04-18T02:24
Arrive Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairdale
KY

City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Lewisport
83.3 mi
01h 20m
To Lexington-Fayette
79.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lewisport and Lexington-Fayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewisport and Lexington-Fayette.

  1. 1

    Start on Pell Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Pell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    77 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2743 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    24.7 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    3139 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West New Circle Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West New Circle Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Floyd Drive

    937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    560 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisport and Lexington-Fayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
60.2 mi · 37%
Gene Snyder Freeway
24.7 mi · 15%
West New Circle Road
1.42 mi · 1%
North Broadway
1.03 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.99 mi · 1%
US 27
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

77 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairdale
01h 20m from Lewisport
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lewisport and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewisport to Lexington-Fayette?

The road trip is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Lewisport and 79.7 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewisport and Lexington-Fayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lewisport and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Fairdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairdale.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

16 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisport and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 133.28 mi (214.5 km).

Lewisport

#1 Lewisport

City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,681
Coordinates37.9370000, -86.9022100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lexington-Fayette

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.

Population314,488
Coordinates38.0498000, -84.4585500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Pell Street (-86.902234, 37.937035)
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.76 L · about $21.68
Round trip
$43.37
11.5 gal · 43.52 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.68 $43.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.45 $48.91
Premium $4.65 $26.76 $53.52
Diesel $5.30 $30.50 $61.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewisport, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY. The current time in Lewisport is 02:24:58, although it is 03:24:58 in Lexington-Fayette.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.